Views of the World's fair and Midway plaisance .. . The Maine Building was octagonal in form with an area of sixty-five feet square. The first story-was of granite and the exterior of the remainder of the building in wood and staff. The mterior finishwas handsomely executed in hardwood. The second story projected one foot over the first. The costwas $20, The Maryland Building was a particularly handsome structure having an exhibition hall and vari-ous offices and reception rooms. In the principal room were many interesting historical relics fromthe old state. The flat roofs of the balconi
Views of the World's fair and Midway plaisance .. . The Maine Building was octagonal in form with an area of sixty-five feet square. The first story-was of granite and the exterior of the remainder of the building in wood and staff. The mterior finishwas handsomely executed in hardwood. The second story projected one foot over the first. The costwas $20, The Maryland Building was a particularly handsome structure having an exhibition hall and vari-ous offices and reception rooms. In the principal room were many interesting historical relics fromthe old state. The flat roofs of the balconies and the building offered opportunity for views and prome-nading which was much utilized.
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